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Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen

Valle Crucis Abbey (Valley of the Cross) is a Cistercian abbey located in Llantysilio in Denbighshire, Wales. More formally the Abbey Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Valle Crucis it is known in Welsh both as Abaty Glyn Egwestl and Abaty Glyn y Groes. The abbey was built in 1201 by Madog ap Gruffydd Maelor, Prince of Powys Fadog. Valle Crucis was dissolved in 1537 during the Dissolution of the Monasteries instigated by Henry VIII, and subsequently fell into serious disrepair. The building is now a ruin, though large parts of the original structure still survive. Valle Crucis Abbey is now under the care of Cadw.
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  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    North transept

  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    View across the choir to the night stairs.

  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    View across the north transept.

  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    View across the north transept.

  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    High Altar

  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    The old farm building now used as an exhibition room.

  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Eastern elevation

  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Eastern Elevation - the white building which now houses an exhibition was part of the farm which operated on the site in the 18th and 19th Century. The fish pond can be seen in the foreground.

  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Eastern Elevation - the white building which now houses an exhibition was part of the farm which operated on the site in the 18th and 19th Century. The fish pond can be seen in the foreground.

  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Fish Pond

  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    High Altar - eastern elevation of the Abbey

  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    The Fish Pond

  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Grave

  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Eastern elevation

  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Abbey viewed from the east.

  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    View towards the fish pond

  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    The Latrine

  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Door from Monks' Dormitory to the Latrine.

  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Latrine

  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Monk's Dormitory with doorway to the night stairs.

  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Monk's Dormitory with doorway to the night stairs.

  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    The Monks' Dormitory

  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    The Monk's Dormitory.

  • Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen - October 16, 2016

    The Gallery - looking into the Abbot's Chamber.

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